OP wrote:So I was reading the new Game Informer yesterday and something in the new Madden I learned of made me quite happy. After each play it shows how your last play went and what play the defense called.

So much easier to rage at the people who call 2 defensive plays all game!

That would be the stupidest feature in the game if it was included in online franchise.

He had over 100 qb rating with no Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin pretty much all year. Not a lot of passing yards but he made extremely smart decisions and also had the ability of his legs. I think he deserves it for now..let's not forget how Eli had that 95 overall the one year even though he made 1 lucky pass to david tyree.. and the defense completely shut down a record breaking offense for that sb win.

He had over 100 qb rating with no Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin pretty much all year. Not a lot of passing yards but he made extremely smart decisions and also had the ability of his legs. I think he deserves it for now..let's not forget how Eli had that 95 overall the one year even though he made 1 lucky pass to david tyree.. and the defense completely shut down a record breaking offense for that sb win.

Wilson in the top 5 isn't a surprise to me. He was arguably the most important player on the Super Bowl winning offense. The biggest surprise to me is Peyton's 86 THP. Even at 98 OVR that might make him much harder to use unless the accuracy improvements are that dramatic

OP wrote:So I was reading the new Game Informer yesterday and something in the new Madden I learned of made me quite happy. After each play it shows how your last play went and what play the defense called.

So much easier to rage at the people who call 2 defensive plays all game!

That would be the stupidest feature in the game if it was included in online franchise.

It's kind of stupid to know what plays people run -- if you're smart you'll know if somebody's running one play over and over, you don't need Madden to tell you that.

Now everybody is just going to know the other person's playbook (which is stupid and not realistic).

Moore on Peterson: Even in an off year, All Day Adrian Peterson is still the best in the game. 97 SPD (ranked fifth for HB), 97 AGI (fourth), 97 ACC (fourth), 95 ELUS (third), 96 Stiff Arm (fourth) and 88 STR (first) means you should hand the ball off to Peterson "All Day" long.

Moore on Charles: Charles is now tied with Chris Johnson as the fastest HB in Madden 15 at 98 SPD. JC is also the second-ranked pass catcher for HB’s with 85 Catch. And I can't forget to mention 99 Elusiveness (first) and 99 Ball Carrier Vision (first).

4)MATT FORTECHICAGO BEARS95 OVR

Moore on Forte: Forte is not the fastest or the most powerful back in the game, but there's nothing he can’t do. His 91 SPD/92 AGI/94 ACC give him nice physical measureables, and his 96 Carry (ranked second) and 84 Catch (third) make him an every-down back in Madden and in the real world.

5)ARSHAWN LYNCHSEATTLE SEAHAWKS95 OVR

Moore on Lynch: Lynch aka Beast Mode boasts 99 Trucking (ranked first in NFL), 99 Stiff Arm (first), and 97 Carry ratings (first). In a nutshell, Mr. Beast Mode will run over defenders and never fumble.

Moore on Kuhn: Kuhn is ranked first in Pass Blocking for fullbacks and third in Awareness. He is an all-around FB who can catch the ball, run the ball, and block effectively in Madden NFL 15.

MIKE TOLBERTCAROLINA PANTHERS92 OVR

Moore on Tolbert: Tolbert is the goalline back in Carolina's offense, and his 90 Trucking (ranked first at FB) and 88 Carry ratings are two big reasons why.

MARCEL REECEOAKLAND RAIDERS92 OVR

Moore on Reece: Reece is the fastest FB in Madden 15 at 90 Speed. The all-purpose Raider is also the top-ranked FB in AGI and ACC as well.

ANTHONY SHERMANKANSAS CITY CHIEFS90 OVR

Moore on Sherman: If you want your fullback to create big lanes in the running game, look no further than the Chiefs' Anthony Sherman. He is the top-rated FB in both Run Blocking (88) and Impact Blocking (95).

JEROME FELTONMINNESOTA VIKINGS88 OVR

Moore on Felton: Felton is a big reason why Adrian Peterson has so much room to run with his 88 Run Blocking (tied for first with Sherman).

Moore on Johnson: Just how good is Calvin Johnson? Best Hands in NFL: check (98 Catch/99 Spectacular Catch – both ranked first in NFL). Physical monster: check (95 Speed/98 Jump/99 Release). He is even a top-ten Run Blocker among wideouts.

BRANDON MARSHALLCHICAGO BEARS96 OVR

Moore on Marshall: Marshall may not be the fastest WR in football (88 SPD), but he is one of the best. He is the third strongest WR, the best WR at breaking tackles (85 Trucking), tied with Calvin for best hands (98 Catch) and is the best at catching passes in traffic (99 CIT).

ANDRE JOHNSONHOUSTON TEXANS95 OVR

Moore on Johnson: Andre Johnson might be slowing down a bit, but is still a huge threat in Madden NFL 15 with 98 Awareness/96 Catch/94 Route Running/98 Catch in Traffic.

A.J. GREENCINCINNATI BENGALS95 OVR

Moore on Green: With 97 Release (ranked seventh for WR), 97 Jump (sixth), and 98 Spectacular Catch (second), just throw the ball up in AJ Green’s general vicinity and he will do the rest.

DEZ BRYANTDALLAS COWBOYS94 OVR

Moore on Bryant: If Dez Bryant plays anything like he does in Madden NFL 15, Cowboys fans will be throwing up a lot of touchdown celebration "X’s." 97 AGI (ranked second for WR’s), 95 Juke Move (eighth), 96 Catch (seventh) and 98 Spectacular Catch (second) make Dez a top-five WR in Madden.

Moore on Graham: It doesn’t matter if he lines up at WR or TE. In Madden NFL 15, Jimmy Graham is just plain awesome. He is the top-ranked Route Runner and has the second-best hands (92 Catch) amongst all TE’s. Plus, his 85 SPD/87AGI/88 ACC (not to mention Drew Brees at QB) is an unfair combination.

ROB GRONKOWSKINEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS96 OVR

Moore on Gronkowski: It’s a good thing that the Injury rating does not factor into OVR ratings in Madden; otherwise, Gronk's 73 Injury rating (tied for fifth worst for TE’s) would impact his OVR. When he's healthy, he's one of the best to ever play the position. Gronk is the strongest TE with 88 Strength, best in Trucking (88), fourth best Route Runner, and he also excels in traffic (96 CIT).

VERNON DAVISSAN FRANCISCO 49ERS94 OVR

Moore on Davis: If you enjoy blinding speed (90) and top-ten Run Blocking ratings out of your tight end, look no further than Davis.

JASON WITTENDALLAS COWBOYS93 OVR

Moore on Witten: Jason Witten has been Mr. Reliable for the Cowboys offense over the last decade. His 96 Awareness, 87 Route Running, and 94 Catch ratings are all best among tight ends in Madden NFL 15.

GREG OLSENCAROLINA PANTHERS88 OVR

Moore on Olsen: Olsen is very versatile in Madden – 86 SPD and 85 Catch to go along with solid run blocking skills. Chances are he will lead the Panthers in receiving in 2014

Moore on Thomas: Johnny Football should love every minute of protection from Joe Thomas and his Madden-best 99 Pass Block rating.

EVAN MATHISPHILADELPHIA EAGLES97 OVR

Moore on Mathis: Evan Mathis is one of the best follows on Twitter, and he's also the best run blocker in Madden NFL 15 with a 99 Run Block rating.

JOSH SITTONGREEN BAY PACKERS97 OVR

Moore on Sitton: Sitton is the top-rated LG in terms of pass blocking (96), and is also solid in the running game (89 RBK/93 STR).

TRENT WILLIAMSWASHINGTON REDSKINS94 OVR

Moore on Williams: How would you like a 98 Pass Block/90 Run Block ratings combo out of your Left Tackle? Sign me up for some Trent Williams. He’s only 26 years old, and is a great player to build your offense around in Connected Franchise.

JOE STALEYSAN FRANCISCO 49ERS94 OVR

Moore on Staley: The 49ers' offensive line is stacked, and the leader of the group is Staley and his position-best 97 Run Blocking and 99 Impact Blocking. He is a tremendous athlete for a big guy with impressive SPD (ranked second for LT’s), AGI (first), and ACC (third).

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Moore on Watt: I think JJ Watt knew exactly what he was doing when he chose #99, as it was a prediction of his own Madden ratings. 99 Power Moves. 99 Overall. 98 Block Shedding. 97 Tackle. If we didn’t have a cap on it, Watt might be rated somewhere north of 105 OVR.

ROBERT QUINNST. LOUIS RAMS97 OVR

Moore on Quinn: With 84 SPD/95 ACC (ranked first among RE’s) and 97 Power Moves (first), the Rams' Robert Quinn might just be the best player most fans have never heard of (outside of St. Louis, Missouri).

CAMERON WAKEMIAMI DOLPHINS96 OVR

Moore on Wake: Wake still terrorizes NFL quarterbacks with his 97 Finesse Moves and 95 Acceleration on a weekly basis. Take advantage of his speed rush with the new "Jump Snap" mechanics.

CALAIS CAMPBELLARIZONA CARDINALS96 OVR

Moore on Campbell: At 6’8” and 300 pounds, Campbell is obviously not the fastest DE in football. But he is a Pro Bowler because of his great all-around game – 88 Tackle, 94 Finesse Moves (ranked second for LE’s), and 92 Pursuit (fourth).

CAMERON JORDANNEW ORLEANS SAINTS93 OVR

Moore on Jordan: Cameron Jordan had a huge breakout year with the Saints in 2013 and his 95 Power Moves (ranked second for RE’s) and 91 Pursuit (fourth) were big reasons why.

MUHAMMAD WILKERSONNEW YORK JETS93 OVR

Moore on Wilkerson: Wilkerson specializes against the run due to his 96 Pursuit (ranked first for LE’s), 97 Block Shedding (second), and 96 Tackling (second). He can also rush the passer with his 89 Power Moves (fifth).

Connected Franchise - Interact and build your team with more control in Game Prep all-new to CFM. Want to develop your backup QB? Between matchups, spend extra time on him each week to earn training points without having to force him into the real games before he is ready. Also new in CFM is the Confidence rating system. Build your teams' confidence through performance and front office transactions. Balance keeping player's confidence up, to increase abilities and build player XP.

Livestream is going on at the moment. You can probably see the whole stream in their archives if you missed it. For the most part, I liked that they showed and mentioned you can no longer hold the sprint button to make sharp turns. If you hold the sprint button, you'll turn however very slowly and more than likely you'll run out of bounds. Makes people rely more on the juking/spin moves.

Kicking is also changed again. Also looked like they were dropping a lot of open passes so that draws concerns.